today's
laugh
"There were some things in your
speech that I didnt quite understand."
"Probably," replied the
Senator, "those were the topics I referred to in a
confident, offhand way, so as to avoid disclosing that I
dont understand em either."
"A statesman is supposed to be
familiar with all public questions."
"Yes," replied the Senator,
"but not necessarily with all the answers."
"Sure, an I aint no
party-man Dennis. I vote evry time for the best
man."
"An how can ye be
tellin whos the best man, till the votes is
counted?"
The reporter came idly into the office.
"Well," said the editor, "what did our
eminent statesman have to say?"
"Nothing."
"Well, keep it down to a column
then."
1898
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have
Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.
West Side Dining Hall Sold.
M. A. Latham sold his west-side dining
hall under the Carthage National bank to Mrs. C. R.
Driscoll and daughter. Mr. Latham will not remain in
Carthage but is planning to join the other Carthage
colonists at Carrington, North Dakota, in the near
future. He wishes to express his thanks to patrons for
past favors and to bespeak their good will for the new
proprietors.
An Exciting Runaway.
Two young men from the country whose
names could not be learned figured in an exciting runaway
on West Limestone street near the Missouri Pacific depot
yesterday afternoon. Their horse scared at a switch
engine and dumped them into a ditch, buggy, horse,
drivers and all. While they were extricating themselves
the horse regained his feet, the buggy righted itself and
the animal dashed off. The young men were uninjured and
the last seen of them they were in pursuit of the runaway
on foot.
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Today's Feature One More Race.
Last minute filings opened
another political race at the County level
yesterday afternoon. The filing period ended
yesterday at 5 p.m.
James (Jim) Hunter IV filed for
the position of County Auditor as a Republican
and became the only oppositon to incumbent
Shirley Norris, also a Republican.
Gary Lyster, Republican, also
entered the run for the unexpired term of the
County Coroner.
Long time County Prosecutor
David Dally will face opponent Susan F. Butler in
the bid for Circuit Judge - Circuit 29 Division
2. Butler filed a little before noon on Monday.
Both candidates filed as Republicans.
County candidates Edie Swingle
Neil, Recorder of Deeds, Dean Dankelson for
Prosecuting Attorney, Stephen H. Hold, Colector
of Revenue and Richard Copeland, Associate Judge
of Circuit Court, Division 5, all filed as
Republicans, will run unopposed.
A complete list of County,
State, and Federal candidates is published inside
todays Mail.
County Candidates
Associate Judge of Circuit
Court -
Div. 4
(I)R - Joseph W.
"Joe" Schoeberl,
Carthage
R - Gayle Crane, Joplin
Associate Judge of Circuit
Court -
Div. 5
(I)R - Richard Copeland, Joplin
Presiding Commissioner of
County Commission
(I) R - Danny Hensley, Carthage
R - Helen (Kathy) Rowland,
Joplin
D - Jana S. Dahmen, Carl
Junction
Clerk of the Circuit Court
(I) D - Kathleen Leary McGuire,
Joplin
R - Linda Williams, Carl
Junction
R - Kaare "Cory"
Gjeruldsen, Sarcoxie
Clerk of the County
Commission
R - John L. Putnam, Carthage
R - Jim Lobbey, Carthage
R - Alan Bull, Carthage
R - Randy Stanley, Joplin
R - Craig J. Putnam, Carthage
Recorder of Deeds
(I) R -Edie Swingle Neil,
Carthage
Prosecuting Attorney
R - Dean Dankelson, Carl
Junction
Collector of Revenue
(I)R - Stephen H. Holt,
Carthage
County Auditor
(I) R - Shirley Norris,
Carthage
R - James (Jim) Hunter IV,
Carthage
County Coroner (unexpired
term)
R -Mike Randolph, Carthage
R - Gary Lyster, Carl Junction
D - Ronald C. Mosbaugh, Joplin
Federal and State Candidates
U.S. Senate
DEM James J. Askew
St. Louis, MO 63129
DEM Jay Nixon
Jefferson City, MO 65101
DEM Andrew Ostrowski
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
DEM Bob Buck
Thayer, MO 65791
REP Joseph (Joe) France
St. Louis, MO 63129
REP Joseph A. Schwan
St. Louis, MO 63105-3228
REP John R. Alsup
St. Charles, MO 63301
REP Christopher (Kit) Bond
Mexico, MO 65265
REP Douglas E. Jones
Springfield, MO 65807
REP Joyce P. Lea
Kansas City, MO 64112
LIB Tamara A. Millay
St. Louis, MO 63121
LIB Martin Lindstedt
Granby, MO 64844
REF James F. Newport
Blue Springs, MO 64015
UST Curt Frazier
Springfield, MO 65809
U.S. Representative -
District 7
DEM Marc Perkel
Springfield, MO 65802
REP Roy Blunt
Strafford, MO 65757
LIB Mike Harman
Dunnegan, MO 65640
LIB Doug Burlison
Springfield, MO 65802
State Senate - District 32
DEM Doug Brooks
Joplin, MO 64804
REP Marvin Singleton
Seneca, MO 64865
REP Ron Richard
Joplin, MO 64804
State Representative -
District 126
DEM Stanley Walker
Carthage, MO 64836
DEM Mary Ireland
Nevada, MO 64772
REP Martin (Bubs) Hohulin
Lamar, MO 64759
Circuit Judge - Circuit 29
Division 2
REP David C. Dally
Carthage, MO 64836
REP Susan F. Butler
Joplin, MO 64801
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Just Jake
Talkin'
Mornin',
Like most, I'm just a
little tired of all the calls wantin' me ta
change long distance telephone service.
Doesn't seem ta matter what time a day, them
calls keep comin'.
Well, I got the topper the
other day. The call came in with a different
twist. They were sellin' a service that was
supposed ta put an end to harassin' phone
calls.
Now I suppose the best way
for someone ta find out who gets upset with
irritatin' calls is to call and irritate
someone. The person on the other end of the
line seemed real upset that there wasn't any
interest in the service at this location.
We have, over the years,
tried to come up with polite ways to get
these callers off our line. It started with
"send us the info, we'll take a
look." Then moved to "we don't buy
anything over the phone." Recently, the
most effective response was initiated. Ya
hang up. It ain't too polite, but they seem
ta get the message.
This is some fact, but
mostly, Just Jake Talkin.
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Growing Your Community
A local Chamber of Commerce has
many roles to play and should reflect the needs
of a growing community.
Through committees, networking
events, and specialized programs, the
organization should offer an avenue for input and
involvement with the leadership of the community.
In many instances, a Chamber of
Commerce is the only local association of
business people and professionals that address
the total needs of an entire community.
It is typical to see those
people who have the largest financial stake in
the community as members of a local Chamber
organization. This represents business interests,
large and small, and presents a unique
opportunity for common goals to foster a common
good.
Besides acting as a networking
opportunity, a Chamber should also focus on the
larger challenges of the community. This includes
economic, industrial, and tourism development
that brings new trade dollars and jobs to the
community.
Civic development, as a way to
improve the overall quality of life for residents
and busineesses of the community, is another
effective role of a Chamber.
Many consider membership in a
Chamber of Commerce an investment, not a
contribution. Some reinforce this by noting the
fact that the IRS considers membership fees
tax-deductible as an ordinary and necessary
business expense.
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